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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-24

1929. The family consisted of eight per-
sons. including three old people unable to
labor. and three children. and Mr.. Rice says
what the family has consumed off the
farm may be regarded fair Offset to the
labor performed, aside from that which
has been hired. In the items of expenses
are mentioned insurance, interest on land
and stock. taxes. repairs, seed, fertilizers,
etc. The largest item. aside Fl ON interest
on land and stock. is for labor, $3.50 /;
while 5000 was paid for provender pur-
chased. Mr.. Rice says: The fertility of
the farm has been greatly increased in the
last ten years. We raise all the cattle kept.
and we feed and sell calves. milch cows
and beef" And then here is something
not to be forgotten: The profit in fatten-
ing cattle, says Mr.. Rice, sis of course in
the manure" just as We have al
ways maintained in Maine farm
ing. But Mr.. Rice closes his inter-
esting account OF his farm operations
with asking the question, "Does TINS farm
ing pay ?" 1t gives its own affirmative an
swer. We think, however, that the secret
of success lies in the man, the good man.
agement, the attention to small details,
the system of economy and thrift apparent,
the fact that no drones are allowed in his
hive of industry, and that the expenses are
constantly kept much below the means of
income. Upon these conditions farming
is sure to pay, and the farmer will succeed
Indeed we firmly believe that not one
farmer in fifty in Maine, today. could earn
as good living in any other occupation
in which his abilities would allow him to
engage. as he now gets from his farm and
his labor upon it. The old question is
thus practically settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-24
An Old Question.

docs it pay" is one of the first and
one of the Oldest questions asked about
any business or industry; and no question
is more frequently asked concerning farm
ing than this. 1t is sometimes difficult to
answer it to a demonstration. And yet
an old farmer of our acquaintance
answered it very satisfactorily when he
said: We've had living paid the minis
ter, schooled the children'-one ofthem
had graduated from college where his ex-
penses could not have been less than
81 .000-"paid the taxes, supported our
selves, got good stock of cattle, own the
farm, and don't know what a mort gage
looks like" Where a farm has done that
in the course of an ordinary lifetime, one
don't need to ask if it has paid.
Another good answer is that given by a
correspondent of the Country Gentleman,
in late number of that excellent paper
"How do we know farming pays?" he
asks, and then answers it in this fashion :
because the land improves year by year,
that is, it produces better crops. The
bank accounts gets larger; the horses,
cattle and farming implements are better
than when we commenced farming.
think that proves that it pays financially"
Well, after reading this any of us would
be willing to accept his statement that the
farm was financial success But
how is it in other and higher
thingsp Let our unknown friend again
answer. Now for the pleasure of living
farm. Our days may be longer in the
summer than those of the book keeper or
salaried officer in some fourth story,
eight by ten room-but we have pure air
in abundance we call no man master
we are not afraid of losing our positions
at the desk, or by change in politics.
! Our vegetables we have fresh from the
garden every day in their season; they
are not wilted by lying in the sun tor one
or two days in the city; small fruits we
have in abundance; our cream, milk and
butter we know are pure" Here is the
answer to the other part of the question.
| And vet how many there are who in ask.
ing this old question, never think OF Civ.
ing any credit to these things, the pos
session and pleasure of which so largely
enter into the factors which 60 to make
up an affirmative answer. These things
constitute much of the enjoyment of life
let us give them due credit when we are
summing up the reply to this question,
docs farming pay?"
Since the above was written another
writer to the same paper of later date
adds yet other facts to a right answering
of this interesting question. A farmer il
the northern part of New York who farm
one hundred and thirty acres. who has n,
advantage of location or markets ovel
thousands of New England farmers. give
the particulars his management. Wha
is particularly interesting in this accoun
is that the farm appears like little EN-
pre- Everything is kept upon the farr
and all returns profit. Pigs are raised
bees kept. honey sold. pork and beef sold
and all the details carefully looked after
The sales from this farm-which is owne,
by Mr.. C. S. Rice-for 1886. were $3.50
the expenses $3.50, leaving net profit q
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VISITORS TO BOSTON will find hrst-class
Y Board and Lodgings at and s AIlston st.
Location elevated, near Revere and Winthrop Ho
tells; convenient to theatres, business, steam and
horse cars. Superior table and service elegant
dining hall.
Transient guests 81 to q. a day, e6 to tio .
week. Board and rooms may be secured in advance
by letter or telegraph. Special rates to families and
parties.
81. h. KINBALL, Proprietor.
juneSdin
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1t is seldom we hear of any farmer
sharpening a hoe and yet we know Of no
more reason why be should work with a
dull hoe, than that he should attempt to
cut his grass with adult scythe. The work
of hoeing can be done better and easier if
the hoe is sharp. Grind it once week
and see
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-24
AUGUSTA TO BOOTHBAY
STEAMER "PERCY ""

tHptHh dtOer JeWiS,
viii commence the season on THURSDAY,
JUNE 9th lee7, and, until further notice will run
follows
Leave Augusta every TUESDAY and THURSDAY
at A M; fallowell at 7.2O.; Gardiner at 40
Richmond at $50; Bath at l015; touching at Mouse
bland, Capital Island, squirrel Island. Ocean Point
and arriving in B"othbay at l2.SO. Leave Augusta
every saturday at O'Clock L. NJ.
RkTURNING-leave Booth9ay every MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at A. NJ; Ocean Point
at Is; squirrel Island AT 30; Capitol Island al
80; Mouse Island u, 5 Bate at9 Il; Richmond
at 1oS5; Gardil er at II 49, HalloW ell 1910,
irving in Augusta at ~ 30.
FARE>-Augusta TO Haowel 5 Ct nts; Augusta
to Gardiner Is cents--round trip % cents. Hao-
well TO Gardiner 10 cents -rouud trip Is CENTS Au,
gusta, Haowe and Gardiner to Richmond, 20
c. nts-round trip 80 cents. Augusta. haOwell and
Gardiner 10 Bath, 5" cents-round trip 75c. Rich.
mopd to Bath 80 cents-round "trip so cents. Angus
ia. Hallowell and Gardiner to Boothbay aud the Is.
lands, Sl.O0- round trip, Sl50 Bath to Boothbay
and the l-lauds, 40 cents-round trip 20 cents.
Richmond TO Boothbay and the Islands, 60 cents
round trip, s 90.
This time table will b. subject to change after the
steamer has run over the route IA few times, and
an entirely reliable time table give for each landing
70. NICkEKY. Proprietor
Augusta, June 6, 1857 IT,
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Timely rains of late, have. we think,
assured the yield of the hay crop, this
season. In two weeks more haying will
be in full blast-but in two weeks, under
favorable weather, grass will gain more
than one half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-24

Thoroughly cleanse the bIocd. which is tn.
'ountain of health, by using Dr. PiCFLc's Cold
N Medical Discovery. and good digestion, Il
'a'r skin, buoyant spirits, vital strength. and
Guinness Of constitution will be established
Golden Medical Discovery cures all humors
rom the cH'ah,on piHrlc, tlotch, or erupt on.
20 the worst Scrofuln, or biood-poison. Is
nHcially has it proven IFS efficacy in curing
Salt-rhcum or letter. Fever sores, Hip-joint
Oiscasa. Scrofulous Sores and Swelhngs In
argcd Glands, and Eating Ulcers.
Golden Medical Discovery cures Consump-
ION (which is Scrofula of the Lungs, by its
wonderful hlood-purifyirG. invigOrating, and
1utritve properties. For Weak Lungs, Spit
ing of Blood, Shortness of Brcatf. bronchitis,
severe Coughs, Asthma, and kindred atfec-
IONS. it is a sovereign remedy. 1t promptly
"lres the sevcrest Coughs.
For Torpid Liver. Bliousncss or Liver
'omplaint." Dyspepsia. and Indigestion. il is
IN unequalled remedy. Sold by druggists.
OR. PIERCE'S PELLITS Anti
Bilious and Catl. lriic.
25c. a vial. by druggists
iy5eOd&weow nrly
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AS pertaining to what is said about the

AS pertaining to what is said about the
individual peculiarities of cows,
in another place of this issue, the Jersey
Bulletin, in commenting upon the recent
triumph of the Holstein breed at the New
York Dairy Shcw, remarks that the Jersey
COW, when taken to fair or show of any
kind. is more apt to get beat than the Hol-
stein for the reason that 1.-The Jersey is a
nervous little body, and the butter fat in
the milk is affected by her excitement
twice as much as that of the Holstein. "
And then the Bulletin adds THE Holsteln
is a kind of dent care COW. which will
stand most any amount of excitement and
still be all right. A don't care" COW is,
after all, pretty good kind of cow to
have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-24

| OF hoelng can be done better ana easier II
the hoe is sharp. Grind it once week
and see
There are yet some fields in blaine
| which cannot be moved with moving
machine; and some so full OF surface
powders that it is almost impossible to
furrow out straight row through them.
Not long ago in drive through the coun-
try we saw a corn field the surface of
which was so covered with small rocks,
that it was with difficulty that a cultivator
could be kept between the rows. Three
days before planting might have been
profitably spent in clearing that field of
two acres, of loose stones. How strange
that good farmers will yet continue to
NOW around stumps, and hoe over rocks /!
The American rural Home, Dorchester,
N. ~ in speaking of the recent decision
of the U. S. Supreme Cour. sustaining the
patent on driven wells, gives this advice
to farmers 1--WE would earnestly caution
farmers against paying money to pre-
tended agents, imposters, who may posi-
bly, overrun the country attempting to
collect royalties. We would suggest that.
in localities where driven wells are numer
Gus, farmers form organizations to pro-
tect themselves against possible imposters.
They should take measures to obtain all
possible information and perhaps they
might arrange to settle directly with the
patentee for a small sum for each well. :"
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aqriruitural.

This Department ia specially prepared for the
tural writer.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
RESOURCES AND CLIMATE IN ALASKA.


The resources Of Alaska are not
to be measured by its extent. 1t is
believed, however, they are of no
mean character. The 100000 seal
furs taken annually are worth in the
London market, where they are sent
to be prepared, Sl,500,000. Add
ing to this the value of all other
furs, we have a yield of 81, 500, 900
annually. The fisheries produce
1925, 900; gold mines, 1925, 900;
lumber, $4,000. Total-$4, l00,-
600. 1t seems altogether certain
that this sum will increase as these
industries are further developed,
and especially since new mines are
now being opened and the old ones
worked TO greater advantage. From
all that we can gather it does not
seem probable that the agricultural
resources can ever be great. Cattle
seen by US at Sitka were not clean
kline" but fat and well-favored.
OF the vast area from the Pacific
Ocean on the south to the Arctic on
the north, and from Behring Sea on
the west to the British possessions
on the east, we have at present little
definite information. eve know,
however," says Petroff, "enough TO
say now, without much hesitation,
that this great extent, which we call
the interior, is by its position barred
out from occupation and settlement
by our own people, and the climatic
conditions are such that its immense
area will remain undisturbed in the
possession of It's savage occupants,
man and beast" Southeastern
Alaska, the region with which we
have Immediately to do, is better
known. At Sitka weather records
have been kept for forty-five years.
During this period the mean tenn
perature for the summer has been
54.6 ., for the winter 32. ., and
for the entire year 1873 .. The
SlCuJNoG hSlO lCCOluCu WAS Ct.C
and the greatest cold - below
zero. Last winter, the most severe
experienced in many years, the
thermometer marked A. above.
The rainfall of Sitka is perhaps
greater than in any other Alaskan
territory. During the period of
forty-five years the average was 81
inches and 200 rainy or snowy days.
From September, 1885, to August,
1856, there fell 100 inches of water,
enough to drown a man nine feet
high, if he could not swim. But
this, we see, is far above the ave-
rage. The winter climate Gas to
cold) has been for forty-fve years
the average of "that of West Vir-
GINA" (JacksoD. This mild eli
mate, rs well as the excessive rain
fall, is due TO the heats of the Japa-
nese current, one branch of which
strikes our Pacific Coast and flows
upward along the Alaskan shores to
Sitka. - Alaska Corr. Baltimore
SIM
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
THOMAS STARR KING,

AT meeting of Geo. w. DeLong
Post, G. A. r., last night, a cir
cular was read from the Depart
ment Of California, soliciting sub
scriptions for the erection of a
monument to the memory of Thomas
Starr King. Starr King, as he was
more familiarly called, was an emf
nent Divine of San Francisco, who
probably did more during the war
of the rebellion towards keeping the
State of California loyal, than any
other man. For four years he
labored early and late for the cause
so dear to his heart, and the i'm
mense audiences that listened to his
patriotic discourses, were swayed
by his eloquence as if by magic.
AT that time, there were many emf
nent men in California who favored
secession, and the task that Thomas
Starr King laid out for himself-to
keep the State loyal, and relieve
the sufferings of the soldier in the
field through the Sanitary Com
mission-was herculean. Still he
did not falter nor ever tire of in
spring the people with enthusiasm
for the cause of right. Speeches
followed speeches in rapid success
sion, and deeds followed deeds
quite as rapidly, and the work so
nobly inaugurated at such a sacri-
flee of time and means, was carried
to a successful issue. The voice,
the teachings, the inspirations of
this patriot, saved the State of Cali
fornia from rebellion. He spoke as
the very apostle of liberty, to a
doubling, reluctant and timid peo-
pie, and made them earnest and
brave. No man ever lived, who
was more successful TO arouse and
deepen public sentiment. He lived,
great, good and generous man,
and up to the day of his death,
March 4, 1864. His career was a sue
cession of brilliant triumphs as a
patriot, orator and foremost citizen.
Now, all classes of citizens. of what
ever creed, unite by the side of his
grave in the expression of admira-
ton for his character, his patriotic
labors, and his public and private.
benefactions.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
HUMnROlS.

1
The Boston papers are praising
the tact of Rev. Phillips Brooks, be-
cause, swhen a new baby is shown
him by the fond mother, he says
"That is baby =" In the absence
of emphasis, we can only sit and
ponder on what would happen should
the reverend gentleman say: "That
is a monocotyledonous epitome of a
celluloid microbe."
A girl out west recently eloped
with baseball player, She prob
ably considered him a good catch.
The man who pays cash can
round a corner with spirit imper-
turbed.
"Did you hear that Mrs. Smith is
having her picture painted?" "You
don't sayl That old thingp' eyes,
indeed-painted in DILL" "Well, l
never! In oil? If she ever wants
to have good likeness, she'll have
to be painted in vinegar. - San
Francisco Chronicle.
Rev. Mr.. Talmage says that the
men who whistle cannot have much
evil in their hearts. Perhaps not !;
but just think of the evil they put
into the hearts of others ! Norris
town Herald,
Omaha Dame-There, nowl The
"Woman's journal" says women
are more reliable in positions of trust
than men are. Husband-How do
you make that out? From statistics.
1t is known that where one hundred
men men abscond, not more than
one woman can be found who is in
the least dishonest. Now, explain
that if you can. Well, the women
have no extravagant wives Omaha
World.
| detest that Mr.. Smith, remarked
Mrs. Anger to her husband, l would
do anything to make him miserable.
It's pity you didn't know him ten
years ago, my dear. Why so? You
might have married him my dear.
Your age? asked the judge.
Thirty-five, your honor, replied
the woman.
Judge: But you we're thirty-fve
the last time you were here, three
years ago?
She: And docs your honor think
I'm the woman to say one thing one
day and another thing another?
G'mawnin', Eph. What am you
dom for libin' desc days?
Me? Why, Use 'sistant sup'in-
tendent oh de bigges' railroad in dis
country.
G'long! You doan' told mel
Golly, Eph, what does de 'sistant
superintendent hat to do?
Nuthin' but 'sist the sup'intend-
ent when he wants to put on his
obercoat an SIGH.
My dear, said a husband to his
good, simple wife-my dear, why
can't l go out without catching cold
In my head?
The good, simple wife, after re-
flecting moment, replied:
| don't know why you always take
cold in your head, John, unless you
always go out without anything in it.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. Il, 1887.
LIMITED CONSTITUTIONAL MON
ARCHy.

Mr.. Young, one of the Mobiles
elect, said in one of his campaign
speeches, something to the effect
that he favored the independence OF
this country as limited constitu-
tional monarchy, that he did not
want to see a republic established
here, and, in fact, that at the in
auguration of a republic he should
want to move out. Everybody in this
kingdom does not agree with Mr..
Young. Some who believe that a
republican form of government is
the best in the abstract also believe
that it is the best for these islands,
and apparently see no reason why
a republic here should not be as
successful as it has been and is in
the United States. We disagree with
these people, and endorse the view
of Mr.. Young.
The suitability of any kind OF
government to country must al
ways be mainly decided by the class
of people to be governed, and their
mental, social, and economic condi
ton. Moreover, any description Of
government, however good in itself,
cannot be said to be adapted to q
people to majority of whom it is
not acceptable
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
CUITEAU'S CURSE,

Inc asnlnSlOn correspondent OF
the New York "World" thus dis
courses concerning Guiteau and
those who participated in his trial {:
After the assassin Guiteau had
been convicted and sentenced by the
Court to be hanged for killing Presi-
dent Garfield. he stood up in his
place and pronounced a whitening
curse on every one connected with
the trial. Little was thought of it
at the time. 1t was regarded as q
fitting climax of his rawlings through
out that remarkable case. Guiteau
declared that misfortune would at
tend every one connected with his
trial. Since then Guiteau's curse
has impressed itself upon the minds
of superstitious people by the singu-
lar manner in which it has appar-
emily been fulfilled.
The jury was composed of twelve
strong and healthy men. The fore
man was in comfortable circum-
stances, and was estimated to be
worth $4,000, Within a year after
the trial he lost his money, and is
now reduced to the level of a day
laborer.
-Four members of the jury are
dead, and nearly every one has
been visited with some kind of mis-
fortune.
District Attorney George B. Cork
hill was removed from office, his
wife died, and his own death fol-
lowed before the end of another
year.
Mr.. Scoville, Guiteau's brother
in-law, who with Charles II. Reed
defended the prisoner, was divorced
from his wife and lost all of his pro-
perty.
y President Arthur, who refused to
grant pardon or new trial to Gui-
teau, was defeated for denomination
and slowly failed in health, and died
last winter.
Mr.. Blaine, who was q witness
against Guiteau, was nominated for
President, but defeated.
John A. Logan, another witness,
is now dead, stricken down in APP
parent health.
DR.. d. W. Bliss, Garfeld's ply
stefan, has been in very poor health
for two years, and it is thought that
he will never be well man again.
David Davis, who appeared as a
witness, has also Joined the great
majority.
Judge John K. Porter of New
York, one Of the Government coun-
sci in the case, has practically re-
tired from the practice of his pro-
fession.
The guards who kept watch over
Guiteau in the Jail have nearly all
lost their positions.
Judge Cox, who presided over the
trial, lost his wife.
The downward career of Charles
II. Reed of Guiteau's counsel, which
eliminated in New York last Satur-
day morning by his attempting to
take his own life, adds another name
to the list of victims of Guiteau's
The only conspicuous exception is
found in Walter Davidge Of the
Government counsel in the case.
Mr.. Davidge has apparently been
more prosperous since the trial than
before. He stands at the head of
the Washington Bar.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
GoYernment Lonn.

Notice is hereby given, that appli-
cation for any portion Of the New
Loan, up to 100000, will now be
received at the Hawaiian Treasury.
The bonds to be issued under the
authority Of the Acts approved on
list Of September, 1856, and 10Th OF
October, 1886, and bear interest at 6
per cent per annum, payable SEMI
annually, and are exempt from all
Government taxes whatsoever.
w. l.. GREEN,
Minister of Finance.
Honolulu, Aug. 16, 1887. IA If
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14

hereby request that all persons
having claims against His Majesty
and the Royal Household will please
forward them as soon as possible to
the Office Of His Majesty's Chamber
lain, at Iolani Palace.
CURTIS p. IAUKEA,
II. Ms Chamberlain.
Iolani Palace, August l, 1887. OF
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
WANTED.

The horse, The brave, the gallant horse,
Fit them for n Ministries song,
He hath good claim to praise and fame,
AS the fleet, the kind, the strong.
Whatever his place. the yoke, the chase,
The war field, road, or course,
One of creations brightest and best,
Is the horse, the noble horse
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14

If beauty is but skin deep, what
an enhancing animal the elephant is.
All honor to the bald-headed old
fellows who occupy the front row.
They don't obstruct the view.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
ACCOUNTS ADJUSTED AND COLLECTED.
Mr.. JOHN GOODJR .--Authorize
Collector.
Skilled and UnskilIed Labor Furnished.
r EAL- EST TIE,
bought, sold and rented.

bought, sold and rented.
Several Valuable pieces of real estate for
sale on easy terms.
TO Let or Lease-A cottage conveniently
located on Dole street Makai of Oahu
College. Eight rooms, bath and kit
chen. Carriage house and stables for
the horses. Over two acres of yard
and pasture. A very desirable cot
tage for large family. Terms mod.
crate.
Convenient Cottages in desirable healthy
locations in and near the city 10 let or
lease at reasonable rates.
Employment Wanted-by several men and
boys, who will make themselves use.
full in performing the various offices
and chores required by private fami.
lies.
Employment Wanted-By lady as lady's
companion and nurse; has had several
years experience in this country and
elsewhere in this capacity. Would
not object to the care of children.
Full particulars given on application
at the agency.
Orders from the other Islands prompt
ly attended to.